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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | Release date not recorded | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | Release status not recorded | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $179.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $169.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1105 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦251,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦238,000 (Stored estimate) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 20, 2024 | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
| Price | $179 | $169.99 (US launch) |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS3 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm |
| Driver Type | Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Sound Features | ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ | Hi-Res Audio supported; Spatial audio: 3D Spatial Audio; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE9 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | iOS/iPadOS/macOS Settings + Find My; no standalone app | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | No manual EQ; Adaptive EQ automatic only | Yes, HearID 5.0 and custom EQ in Soundcore app |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Not officially marketed | — |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0 custom EQ, AI translation (100+ languages), Nap Mode with offline white noise |
| Sound Modes | Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation | — |
| Touch Controls | Force sensor on stem — press for play/pause/calls, hold to toggle ANC/Transparency or Siri, squeeze for camera | No, physical buttons |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri (hands-free) | — |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION4 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | Automatic switching among Apple devices on same Apple ID | Yes |
| Supported Codecs | AAC | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | White | Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black, Cloud White |
| Dimensions | Earbud ~30.2 x 18.3 x 18.0mm; Case 46.2 x 50.0 x 21.0mm | — |
| Form Factor | Open-fit (no silicone tip), redesigned stem, semi-open case | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (earbuds and case; wireless charging case) | IP57 |
| Materials | Plastic housing | Hard plastic body, flexible titanium wire ear hook |
| Weight | 4.3g per earbud; case 34.7g | 6.2 g (each earbud) |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING4 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast Charging | 5 min in case ≈ 1 hour listening | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 4 hrs per charge with ANC on; up to 20 hrs total with case (ANC on) / 30 hrs (ANC off) | Earbuds: Up to 8 hours; With case: Up to 32 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified | Yes, Qi |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, Anker Thus AI chip voice isolation |
| Mic Count | 3 per earbud (6 total) | 4 (+2 VPU bone-conduction sensors) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Dual beamforming mics + inward mic + speech-detecting accelerometer; Voice Isolation | 4 MEMS mics + 2 bone-conduction sensors (VPUs) |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | "Hey Siri" or press-and-hold stem | — |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | Sold separately | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | None (open-fit design) | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Wireless charging case | — |
| Main Device | AirPods 4 with ANC (pair) | — |
| User Manual | Yes | — |
| Warranty Card | Standard 1-year limited warranty (not separately itemized) | — |
COMPATIBILITY3 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS | — |
| Profiles Supported | Standard Bluetooth audio profiles (not itemized by Apple) | — |
| Supported Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro | — |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | AeroClip 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | First non-Pro AirPods with ANC and Transparency in an open-ear design, plus a wireless charging case, at $179. | The Soundcore AeroClip 2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip, supporting LDAC Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint. |